That night, neither of them slept well.

We set off early the next morning.

There was a teleportation spell that could take them back in a few seconds, but they both chose to linger on the road.

Perhaps the self-comfort he had been doing these days had paid off, and Yan Huailiu was now able to face his apprentice with a calm attitude.

He suppressed all the doubts and frustrations and did things completely according to his heart.

She held Gu Xingyun's hand the whole time, and didn't care even if people were watching her on the road.

The expression behind the mask did not change at all, only when he saw Yuxu Zong did he show a few ripples of emotion.

"Master, should we return the same way or..."

Gu Xingyun asked from the side.

Yan Huailiu pondered for a long time, breathed a sigh of relief, and said with a smile: "Would you please accompany me to walk the road in front of the mountain gate again?"

This sentence inexplicably struck Gu Xingyun's heart, and he nodded in agreement: "Okay."

The two of them held hands from beginning to end, passing through the familiar barrier without being blocked or feeling any discomfort.

There are thousands of long steps, and people take turns cleaning them every day, but the mountain wind still blows fallen leaves to decorate the stone steps.

Yan Huailiu is not a person who likes exercise. In the past, he really didn't want to walk up so many steps.

I feel tired every time I take one more step.

But now, this is the second time I have walked hand in hand with Gu Xingyun.

The scenery from the foot of the mountain to the top is completely different, and four seasons have passed along the way.

It was the first time that Yan Huailiu truly felt the changes in nature. He lowered his head, adjusted his wide sleeves, and covered their clasped hands with them: "Don't catch a cold."

Gu Xingyun's steps suddenly stopped, and he was stopped from moving forward.

Two steps away, Yan Huailiu looked at him sideways.

"Master." Gu Xingyun took off his mask and gave him a simple smile.

Yan Huailiu responded and waited for him to continue speaking.

"I have done many things that have wronged Master in the past. Master, could you please be less angry?"

He didn't ask for forgiveness, nor did he ask him to stop being angry, but he wanted him to be less angry.

Don't hurt yourself because of him, it's not worth it.

Yan Huailiu blinked a few times, but he couldn't find any scene in his memory where Gu Xingyun had wronged him.

Some are just the little warmth that comes from the two of them being together day and night.

This sentence shouldn't be said to him, right?

Yan Huailiu raised the corners of his lips and tried to force a smile in response, but he forgot that he was still wearing a mask and Gu Xingyun could not see his expression at all.

Without expecting a response, Gu Xingyun continued talking to himself.

"I'm sorry, according to Junior Master, I might have grown crooked."

He was worried that Yan Huailiu would feel uncomfortable if he kept holding his hand, so he simply let go and continued talking with a smile.

"I don't know how to get along with others properly, and I don't know how to properly keep what I want. No one has taught me..."

The last sentence was spoken softly, without complaint, just regret.

"He only uses extreme methods to possess others, always hurting those closest to him."

Gu Xingyun lowered his head and reflected.

"I'm sorry, I always say how much I love you, but when I do things, I never really consider you."

When the master took the initiative to show goodwill, he was full of doubts.

He was clearly the one being protected, and it was obvious at a glance that his master cared about him, but he was still not satisfied.

Use your superb acting skills to gain closeness and favor time and time again.

"I have done many wrong things. Master, you can question all of my actions, but can you please not question my sincerity?"

He almost pleaded, "Master, I only love you in this life."

The closer he got to the Yuxu Sect, the more nervous he became.

I’m worried that if I don’t say these words now, I’ll never have the chance to speak again.

He raised the stakes enough and was confident enough not to be forgotten.

But what is still missing is a sincere apology.

Yan Huailiu's reaction was unexpectedly calm: "It's okay, it's all in the past. I never blamed you."

Even if someone wants to blame or hold someone responsible, it cannot be put on Gu Xingyun.

It’s because the Master didn’t teach us well.

It doesn't matter. There will be plenty of opportunities to start over in the future, and they will always find a way to get along with each other that suits them.

"Let's go, it's time to go back."

Gu Xingyun was a little overwhelmed as he didn't expect him to react like this.

Let him pull you forward.

"You must be obedient and practice well in the future. If you feel bad, talk to Xinghua and the others. You brothers should help each other."

Yan Huailiu walked in front and spoke without turning his head.

Gu Xingyun responded in a low voice. When he heard the voices of the disciples in the sect, he used his free hand to take out the potion that could change the color of the eyes and drank it to avoid any accidents.

The disciples who were on break were playing and joking around. Someone noticed the two of them, but after a few words, a group of people's eyes suddenly turned to look at them.

The way forward was blocked, and Yan Huailiu looked up in confusion at a group of obviously angry disciples opposite him.

"What's wrong?"

As soon as he opened his mouth, the group of people were stunned: "Sect Master?!"

Zhang Zhian, who was standing at the front of the crowd and was about to put his hands on his hips and start cursing, weakly put his hands down.

He laughed awkwardly twice: "Sect Master, you went out with Senior Brother Gu? Did you have fun? Haha, you must be tired, right?"

"It's okay." Yan Huailiu continued to wonder, letting go of Gu Xingyun's hand and asked them, "What's wrong?"

The disciples dispersed immediately.

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